KELOWNA - The Kelowna Chamber joined housing organizations late last week in applauding the federal government’s announcement that GST on new rental construction will be eliminated. “This move was...
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Canfor State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility Coming to District of Houston
HOUSTON - The District of Houston announced the recent investment decision from Canfor to build a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Houston. This investment shows confidence in the...
New Digital Tool Provides Easy Access To Penticton Business Data
PENTICTON - The City of Penticton’s Economic Development department is unveiling a new digital tool that puts the latest economic data into the hands of all business owners, entrepreneurs,...
British Columbia Shows Positive Year-To-Date Housing Starts
OTTAWA - The trend in housing starts was flat in August at 244,507 units, up 0.8 per cent from 242,552 units in July, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend measure...
Federal Spending Restraint Could Have Provided $18.7 Billion In Tax Relief For Canadians And A Budget Surplus In 2023/24
BRITISH COLUMBIA - If the federal government had self-imposed some meaningful spending restraint since 2015/16, it could have provided $18.7 billion of tax relief to Canadians while running a...
UDUTU Creating Unique Online Training Programs for Companies and Municipalities
VICTORIA – Online training is picking up speed on the internet, and Udutu Online Learning Systems is helping companies and municipalities create their own, unique training programs. Udutu...
BC Hydro Starts U.S. Hydrogen Subsidiary
BRITISH COLUMBIA - BC Hydro’s commercial subsidiary, Powertech Labs Inc., has started a new subsidiary in the United States that specializes in hydrogen transport and fueling infrastructure....
Kot Auto Group Opens New Genesis Kelowna Facility
KELOWNA – Genesis Kelowna has its own, new stand-alone luxury dealership, the latest expansion by its owners, the Kot Auto Group. The new building is just off Highway 97 on Cary Road, and is next...
Osoyoos Indian Band Reaches Agreement On Magnesium Project
OSOYOOS – The Osoyoos Indian Band has signed a Cooperation Agreement with West High Yield Resources Ltd. regarding the firm’s Record Ridge magnesium project near Rossland. The Agreement was...
Pacific Coastal Airlines Celebrates Inaugural Flights on New Nanaimo Routes
NANAIMO/KELOWNA – Pacific Coastal Airlines announced a successful launch of its new daily non-stop routes between Vancouver South Terminal (YVR) - Nanaimo Airport (YCD), and Kelowna International...
NDP Gov’t Caps Rent Increases Below Inflation Rate, Landlords Concerned
VICTORIA – The NDP government has capped the allowable rent increase in the province below the rate of inflation for the second straight year. The maximum increase for 2024 will be 3.5 percent, well...
BCREA: Sales Trend Slightly Lower in August
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 6,608 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service systems in August 2023, an...
Another 80 Spaces Announced in Penticton
PENTICTON - The official opening of the Edmonton Avenue child care centre that provides 116 new spaces also marked the announcement of another partnership to provide Penticton parents with more care...
Tourism Kamloops Launches Destination Events Support Fund
KAMLOOPS – Tourism Kamloops is excited to announce the launch of the Destination Events Support Fund, a new program aimed at elevating Kamloops as an alluring year-round destination. The program...
Huge Revenue Boost For Progressive Planet
KAMLOOPS - CleanTech and manufacturing company Progressive Planet released financial results that showed a 410 percent increase in revenue for fiscal 2023. Revenue rose to $19.54 million, up from...
Questions About Insurance During Wildfire Season?
Business Examiner Submitted KELOWNA - If your vehicle, home, or business was damaged as a result of wildfire, your first point of contact should be your insurance provider. For detailed information...
